Is your practice non-DPA? A new review process for Distribution Priority Area (DPA) will be introduced by Department of Health. You can request review of your non DPA status if you meet certain exceptional circumstances. This will help regional and rural areas respond to unforeseen workforce and population changes which may be impacting access to local GP services.

More details here

https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-dr-david-gillespie-mp/media/distribution-priority-areas-exceptional-circumstances-review-for-gps